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Vimyxin

Polymyxin B 500,000 IU Injection

Therapy of severe bacterial infections by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. 

Therapy of severe bacterial infections by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. It is typically applied to blood infections, urinary tract infections, meningitis, pneumonia, and wound infections. Useful in cases of failure of other antibiotics (such as carbapenems).

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Therapy of severe bacterial infections by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. It is typically applied to blood infections, urinary tract infections, meningitis, pneumonia, and wound infections. Useful in cases of failure of other antibiotics (such as carbapenems).

Side Effects

  • Frequent: Pain or redness where the medicine was injected, lightheadedness, headache. Severe: Kidney damage (nephrotoxicity), nerve damage (neurotoxicity) that results in muscle weakness, tingling, confusion, or trouble breathing. Allergic reactions: Rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, shortness of breath. Always should be administered under close hospital supervision and kidney functions should be monitored.

Uses

Therapy of severe bacterial infections by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. It is typically applied to blood infections, urinary tract infections, meningitis, pneumonia, and wound infections. Useful in cases of failure of other antibiotics (such as carbapenems).

Side Effects

  • Frequent: Pain or redness where the medicine was injected, lightheadedness, headache. Severe: Kidney damage (nephrotoxicity), nerve damage (neurotoxicity) that results in muscle weakness, tingling, confusion, or trouble breathing. Allergic reactions: Rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, shortness of breath. Always should be administered under close hospital supervision and kidney functions should be monitored.

Indications

  • Hospital-acquired infections with susceptible Gram-negative organisms. Multidrug-resistant bacteremia, septicemia, meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, and skin/soft tissue infections. It is reserved in cases of infections that are resistant to the normal antibiotics.

FAQ

Q1: Why is Polymyxin B only used in severe infections?
Due to its elevated risk of kidney and nerve toxicity, it is therefore used as a last resort when other less toxic antibiotics cannot be used.

Q2: What is the administration of Polymyxin B?
A medical professional administers it intravenously (IV) in hospitals.

Q3: Is it possible to administer Polymyxin B together with other antibiotics?
Yes, it is usually combined with other antibiotics to enhance its effectiveness and avoid resistance by doctors.

Q4: Which monitoring should be done during treatment?
Routine kidney functions tests and neurological examinations are necessary to prevent complications.

Indications

  • Hospital-acquired infections with susceptible Gram-negative organisms. Multidrug-resistant bacteremia, septicemia, meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, and skin/soft tissue infections. It is reserved in cases of infections that are resistant to the normal antibiotics.

FAQ

Q1: Why is Polymyxin B only used in severe infections?
Due to its elevated risk of kidney and nerve toxicity, it is therefore used as a last resort when other less toxic antibiotics cannot be used.

Q2: What is the administration of Polymyxin B?
A medical professional administers it intravenously (IV) in hospitals.

Q3: Is it possible to administer Polymyxin B together with other antibiotics?
Yes, it is usually combined with other antibiotics to enhance its effectiveness and avoid resistance by doctors.

Q4: Which monitoring should be done during treatment?
Routine kidney functions tests and neurological examinations are necessary to prevent complications.

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